Animal Aid

Organised by Animal Aid and The Vegetarian Campaign Group

Exeter's first Living Without Cruelty Festival aims to spread across Exeter a message of non-violence to animals, people and the environment and to promote some of the enterprises within the city that are working - in many different ways - towards these goals.

As well as the Living Without Cruelty fayre, there will be films, a rock concert, fantastic veggie food nights and special promotions. It's a very varied programme with, we hope, something for everyone interested in a more compassionate future.

ENQUIRIES: Telephone 01404 831763. Read on for a full programme of events:

Thursday 21 July
FESTIVAL GIG, THE CAVERN CLUB, 83 QUEEN STREET.
ROSE KEMP AND THE CUT UPS & BULLET UNION.
(Doors open 8pm. Entrance free before 9pm. £3 after).
'If you haven't heard of her (Rose Kemp), take PJ Harvey and give her even more gutsy depth, with a little more soul and you're kind of getting there.' Gigwise.
'An explosion of razor-sharp guitars and stuttering rhythms.' Kerrang!
Plus films and cruelty-free campaigning stall.

Friday 22 July
VEGAN SUMMER FESTIVAL BANQUET, THE PLANT RESTAURANT, CATHEDRAL CLOSE. (7.30pm) (£24.95)
A chance to enjoy a sumptuous four-course banquet at Exeter's newest vegetarian restaurant. Bring your own wine (£3 corkage charge).
Bookings in advance - 01392 428144

Saturday 23 July
THE LIVING WITHOUT CRUELTY FAYRE, ST STEPHENS CHURCH, EXETER HIGH STREET (10AM-4PM). ENTRANCE FREE.
Don't miss this central event of our festival. Try some of the latest animal-free foods on the market and purchase cruelty-free goods, including organic vegetables, fairtrade items, vegetarian shoes, cosmetics and confectionery. There will also be delicious vegan food, including our unique low-fat, no-dairy, cruelty-free cream tea! A range of therapies and health advice from Exeter's Natural Health Practice is another not-to-be-missed feature
NB There may also be some stalls in Bedford Square, subject to the area being available.

Saturday 23 July
EXETER PICTUREHOUSE, 51 BARTHOLEMEW STREET WEST.
THE CORPORATION (PG) (6.30pm).
£6.50 (Concessions for students, retired senior citizens and unwaged. Proof required).
Most goods, services, information and entertainment now flow from huge multinationals. The Corporation explores this disturbing phenomenon and its consequences with a mix of wit, opinion and hard facts. This highly acclaimed film will keep you engaged both visually and intellectually. It is by turns informative, amusing and thought provoking.
Great vegetarian food including delicious vegan pies and flapjacks available in the theatre café.

Saturday July 23 is SUPER SATURDAY
Another pioneering feature of the Living Without Cruelty Festival is that several stores around the city will be holding special in-house promotions on July 23. Visit them and find out:
Lush Cosmetics, 57 High Street. Talks, demonstrations & free samples of cruelty-free products
The Body Shop, 21 Guildhall Shopping Centre. In-store promotion of cruelty-free cosmetics
Chandni Chowk, Harlequin Centre, Paul Street. Ethical/ fairtrade clothing and goods. Special in-store features.
Juice Moose, Central Station Buildings, Queen Street. 10% off all tapos on production of this programme
The Plant, 1 Cathedral Yard. Special offer: beverage and vegan fairtrade chocolate cake (£3.50)
Working Lunch, 1 Little Castle Street. 10% off all veggie/vegan food on production of this programme
Healthy Pulses, 174 Sidwell Street. Free goodie bag on production of this programme
City Wholefoods, 14 South Street & 67 Magdalen Road. 10% off all Ecover cleaning products
Herbies, North Street. Free cake with beverage before noon
Healthfoods Unlimited, 181 Cowick Street, 10% off Beauty Without Cruelty & Ecover products

Thanks also to Oxfam Shop, Centre Stage Hair Salon and Waterstones

Tuesday 26 July
EXETER PICTUREHOUSE, 51 BARTHOLEMEW STREET WEST.
SUPERSIZE ME (PG) (6.30pm).
£6.50 (Concessions for students, retired senior citizens and unwaged. Proof required).
An irreverent look at obesity and one of its sources - fast food corporations. Presented in a sometimes humorous format, Super Size Me is an experiment in which presenter and writer Morgan Spurlock eats only McDonald's food, three times a day for 28 days, with devastating effects on his health.
Great vegetarian food including delicious vegan pies and flapjacks available in the theatre café.

Tuesday 26 July
SOUL FOOD NIGHT, HERBIES RESTAURANT, NORTH STREET. (£14.95)
Enjoy some delicious animal-free Cajun food, while listening to the best soul music. Spicy and hot! Fantastic vegan dishes, including gumbo, jambalaya and flatbreads. Three great courses… plus Marvin Gaye and Otis Redding! A fitting finale.
Advance bookings only: Tel. 01392 258473